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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260705T145846Z
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SUMMARY:#NoPlasticFilter No Butts Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:On No Butts Day\, every first Saturday of July\, thousands of people from 25 countries around the world joined forces for the largest plastic cigarette filter action on the planet. \nCoordinated by the Dutch Plastic Cigarette Butt Collective\, they collected 964\,000 plastic cigarette filters from their local streets\, parks\, and waterways. The event originated in The Netherlands in 2019\, and grew into an international action. No Butts Day is an effective way to raise awareness about the environmental damage caused by cigarette filter litter. Despite what the tobacco industry claims\, this problem can’t simply be cleaned up. The only real solution is to ban plastic cigarette filters. \nLinks:\nNo Butts Day
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/noplasticfilter-no-butts-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260703T084422Z
CREATED:20260702T221142Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Bag Free Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:This Plastic Bag Free Day\, celebrated internationally on 3 July\, discover how Cohesion Policy cooperation projects help cut plastic waste: from cleaner festivals to everyday reusable habits inspired by transnational cooperation. \nEstablished in 2009\, the International Plastic Bag Free Day raises awareness of single-use plastic bags’ environmental toll – with 1–5 trillion consumed globally each year\, taking up to 1\,000 years to decompose. How many plastic bags have you used this week? On 3 July\, International Plastic Bag Free Day invites us to think twice before taking another disposable bag at the checkout. But reducing plastic waste doesn’t stop there. \nLinks:\nIt starts with a bag\, but it doesn’t end \nPlastic Free July 2026
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/plastic-bag-free-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Milieu,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260417T091044Z
CREATED:20260408T090917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T091044Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Everyday Microplastic Exposures - publication
DESCRIPTION:The report ‘Exploring Everyday Microplastic Exposures‘ reveals shocking scale of hidden global microplastic exposure. \nThe report highlights the vast scale of microplastic exposure in daily life in what experts are calling a “microplastic storm” from overlooked and emerging sources. Funded by Plastic Soup Foundation and The Flotilla Foundation\, ‘Exploring Everyday Microplastic Exposures’\, the first-of-its-kind report draws on over 350 peer-reviewed studies and concludes that human exposure is continuous and global. The findings lay bare an exposure crisis through mapping microplastic release across five categories of everyday life: outdoor sources\, indoor environments\, children’s products\, healthcare and personal care\, and food and drink. By highlighting a continuous flow of particles generated from overlooked and emerging sources the report reframes the plastics crisis as a systemic exposure issue embedded across modern society. Among the report’s most striking findings is evidence that emerging climate interventions could make microplastic exposure significantly worse. For example\, stratospheric aerosol injection – a form of solar geoengineering being advanced by countries including the United Kingdom and United States – involves dispersing vast quantities of particles high into the atmosphere. Multiple patents already exist describing the release of particles including micro sized polymeric particles at altitudes of up to 20 km in the atmosphere\, creating a potentially ‘tera scale’ source of intentionally added airborne microplastics and fallout. The research identifies that rainfall already contains microplastics with wear and tear from car tires and synthetic textiles and clothing contributing to atmospheric pollution. In hospitals\, plastic particles may be introduced into the body via devices and treatments\, with microplastic fallout in operating rooms recorded at up to 9\,258 particles per square meter during a single shift. Cardiac catheters\, silicone breast implants\, orthopedic implants or intravenous fluid all cited as sources with the potential of inadvertently dosing patients with microplastics. Startlingly\, premature babies fed intravenously in neonatal units are estimated to receive up to 115 microplastic particles over a 72-hour feeding period from the infusion circuits alone. Baby formula intake exposes babies to microplastics at levels from <1 to 17 microplastics per gram formula with packaging types playing a role in releasing the observed microplastics. Children’s products are also of significant concern – building bricks\, baby play mats and other products for children releasing PET\, polypropylene\, polyethylene and PVC into a child’s living environment. As children naturally ingest more settled dust during play and breathe in more air per kilogram bodyweight\, their exposure is proportionally higher than adults. Another unexpected indoor exposure is via paint. Plastic is the main component of many paint products and such paint emit microplastics when it wears down or when old layers are scraped off. A single coat applied across 100 square meters is estimated to contain between 17 and 68 quadrillion polymeric particles. \nLinks:\nShocking report about our hidden microplastic exposure
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/exploring-everyday-microplastic-exposures-publication/
CATEGORIES:Bibliotheek,kennis,Milieu,Plastic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260330T130807Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Zero Waste 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 14 December 2022\, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution at its seventy-seventh session to proclaim 30 March as International Day of Zero Waste\, to be observed annually. \nTürkiye\, with 105 other countries\, put forward the resolution\, following other high-level decisions focused on pollution\, such as the UN Environment Assembly resolution “End plastic pollution: towards an internationally legally binding instrument”. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) jointly facilitate the observance of International Day of Zero Waste. As part of this campaign\, Member States\, organizations of the United Nations system\, civil society\, the private sector\, academia\, women\, youth and other stakeholders are invited to engage in activities aimed at raising awareness of national\, subnational\, regional and local zero-waste initiatives and their contribution to achieving sustainable development. Promoting zero-waste initiatives through this international day can help advance all the goals and targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, including Sustainable Development Goal 11 and Sustainable Development Goal 12. These goals address all forms of waste\, including food loss and waste\, natural resource extraction and electronic waste. \n2026 Theme: Zero Waste Starts on Your Plate. For this year’s International Day of Zero Waste\, the focus is on food – what we eat\, what we waste\, and how we can move towards a more circular future. The world wastes food on a staggering scale. Every year we throw away about 1 billion tonnes of edible food\, nearly one-fifth of all food available to consumers. This impacts both people and the environment. Around 60 per cent of food waste happens at the household level. The rest comes mostly from food service and retail\, the result of inefficient food systems – including production\, distribution and consumption. Tackling this issue requires redesigning these systems\, transitioning towards a more sustainable\, circular approach grounded in efficiency\, resilience and sustainability. For this transition to succeed\, we all have a role to play. \nGovernments can: \n\nAdvance food waste prevention through climate and biodiversity plans and national policies on circularity\, waste\, food systems\, agriculture and urban development and promote measurement and monitoring.\nStrengthen public–private partnerships.\nSignal leadership and take action by joining the Food Waste Breakthrough.\n\nBusinesses can: \n\nSet measurable food waste reduction targets and integrate them into existing sustainability commitments.\nInnovate to transition to circular food systems and improve efficiency across supply chains.\nJoin the Food Waste Breakthrough to scale solutions and share progress.\n\nConsumers can: \n\nPlan\, buy\, store and prepare food mindfully to cut waste and save resources.\nSupport food recovery\, redistribution and composting initiatives.\nHelp make food waste socially unacceptable through everyday action.\n\nA zero-waste future is possible when we all work together – do your part by consuming thoughtfully\, recovering surplus food\, and working to build circular food systems. Let’s ensure our food is valued\, not wasted. \nLinks:\nDay of Zero Waste
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-of-zero-waste-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Milieu,Plastic,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20251125T090638Z
CREATED:20251124T235243Z
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UID:133843-1770422400-1770508799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment – third part of the fifth session
DESCRIPTION:The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment (INC-5)\, is scheduled to take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan\, Republic of Korea. \nIn March 2022\, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2)\, a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment. The UNEA resolution (5/14) requested the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to convene an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop “the instrument\,” which is to be based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full life cycle of plastic\, including its production\, design\, and disposal. The INC began its work in the second half of 2022. It has since convened its first session (INC-1) in Punta del Este\, Uruguay (November–December 2022); second session (INC-2) in Paris\, France (May–June 2023); third session (INC-3) in Nairobi\, Kenya (November 2023); and fourth session (INC-4) in Ottawa\, Canada (April 2024). The fifth session has been held in parts: Busan\, Republic of Korea (INC-5.1\, November–December 2024) and Geneva\, Switzerland (INC-5.2\, August 2025). The third part (INC-5.3) is scheduled for 7 February 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). Following the resignation of the former INC Chair\, the Bureau of the INC at its meeting held on 30 October 2025 decided that INC-5.3 is a one-day resumed session for organizational and administrative purposes with the focus on election officers including for the position of Chair. Therefore\, no so substantive negotiations will be held during this resumed session. \nLinks:\nIntergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution \nThird Part of the Fifth Session (INC-5.3) \nFifth Session (INC-5) – Webcast \nPlastic in de ban – Plek voor plastic: kunnen we nog terug? \nAgenda – Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution – second part of the fifth session
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-to-develop-an-international-legally-binding-instrument-on-plastic-pollution-including-in-the-marine-environment-third-part-of-the-fifth-session/
LOCATION:Geneve\, Zwitserland
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20251107T120343Z
CREATED:20251105T115909Z
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SUMMARY:WeesGeenViesPeuk
DESCRIPTION:Gooi je peuk niet op de grond\, houd de natuur schoon én vooral: WeesGeenViesPeuk. \nOngeveer 60% van de jongvolwassenen rookt tijdens het uitgaan\, en een groot deel daarvan gooit de sigaret na afloop op straat. Maar een sigarettenfilter bestaat voor 90% uit plastic en is daarmee verantwoordelijk voor wereldwijd de grootste vorm van plasticvervuiling. Een peuk die vandaag op de grond belandt\, ligt daar over 12 jaar nog en kan tot 1000 liter water vervuilen met giftige stoffen zoals teer en microplastic. Met WeesGeenViesPeuk willen de makers van Maar Natuurlijk – het jongste natuurprogramma van Nederland en onderdeel van Vroege Vogels – en Spuiten en Slikken bewustzijn creëren over de impact van peuken op natuur en milieu\, en tegelijkertijd laten zien dat netjes opruimen niet ingewikkeld hoeft te zijn. In de campagnevideo en thema-afleveringen van Maar Natuuurlijk en Spuiten en Slikken\, trekken presentatoren Roos Haarsma en Raïsha Zeegelaar de straat op — van stad tot bosjes — om het probleem zichtbaar te maken en oplossingen te delen. Om rokers te helpen hun peuken op een makkelijke manier weg te gooien\, introduceert de campagne de WeesGeenViesPeuk Zakasbak: een compact\, herbruikbaar asbakje dat in elke broekzak past die je kunt aanvragen. \nLinks:\nWeesGeenViesPeuk
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/weesgeenviespeuk/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Natuur,Plastic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20251023T110806Z
CREATED:20251022T234423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T110806Z
UID:132255-1759276800-1767225599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Stop The Plastic Chew - voor een verbod op plastic kauwgom en een eerlijke ingrediëntenlijst - petitie
DESCRIPTION:Voor een verbod op plastic kauwgom en een transparante ingrediëntenlijst. \nDe meeste kauwgom bestaat tot wel 40% uit plastic. Dezelfde kunststoffen die ook in draagtassen\, autobanden en lijm worden gebruikt. Terwijl je kauwt\, komen duizenden micro- en nanoplastics vrij die in je lichaam én het milieu belanden. Toch staat dit nergens duidelijk vermeld op de verpakking. Daarom roept de Plastic Soup Foundation de Tweede Kamer op om: \n\nEen verbod op plastic kauwgom in te stellen\nAlle plastic ingrediënten verplicht op de verpakking te vermelden\n\n72% van de Nederlanders is vóór een verbod op plastic kauwgom en 86% wil weten of er plastic in hun kauwgom zit. Het is tijd dat de politiek luistert. ✍️ Teken de petitie en laat je stem horen voor transparantie\, verantwoordelijkheid en een verbod op plastic kauwgom. Help de 40.000 handtekeningen te halen. \nLinks:\nStop The Plastic Chew – voor een verbod op plastic kauwgom en een eerlijke ingrediëntenlijst \nWat zit er écht in je kauwgom?
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/stop-the-plastic-chew-voor-een-verbod-op-plastic-kauwgom-en-een-eerlijke-ingredientenlijst-petitie/
CATEGORIES:Culinair,Maatschappij,Medisch,Petitie,Plastic,Voedselproductie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTSTAMP:20260115T084040Z
CREATED:20250918T023100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T084040Z
UID:130698-1758153600-1763510399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Sign up for a strong plastic treaty! - petition
DESCRIPTION:Plastic is everywhere: in our food\, our drinks and even in unborn babies. Without a strong treaty\, this will not change. This must stop – now\, for this generation and for the generations after us. \nIn August 2025\, the decisive UN negotiations took place in Geneva. After 11 days of negotiations\, no agreement was reached: the proposal was too weak for those who really want action\, too strict for those who want to continue looking the other way. The result: another delay in the fight against plastic pollution. Together with scientists and organisations around the world\, Plastic Soup Foundation have drafted a strong counterproposal. The more people who support our call\, the stronger we stand. The Plastic Soup Foundation demands: \n\nLess plastic\, starting with single-use plastics and fast fashion\nA global ban on toxic substances in plastic\nReal solutions such as reuse and alternative materials instead of misleading “chemical recycling”\n\nSign now – for a clean and healthy future. \nLinks:\nSign up for a strong plastic treaty! \nThe Global Plastics Treaty \nToxic plastic chemicals have been found in children’s toys and everyday products \nGlobal Plastics Treaty – EartDay \nLaten we een einde maken aan het plastictijdperk – petitie
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/sign-up-for-a-strong-plastic-treaty-petition/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Milieu,Natuur,Petitie,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20251115T231343Z
CREATED:20250914T220447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T231343Z
UID:133314-1757894400-1757980799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Polystyrene nanoplastics target electron transport chain complexes in brain mitochondria - publication
DESCRIPTION:Nanoplastics Disrupt Brain Energy\, Threatening Memory Function. \nScientists have uncovered a mechanism by which nanoplastics impair brain energy metabolism\, offering new clues into environmental contributions to neurodegeneration. The particles disrupted mitochondrial electron transfer and reduced energy production in both general and synaptic mitochondria. Since these energy systems are vital for brain health\, the findings suggest a possible link between plastic pollution and rising rates of neurological disease. The research ‘Polystyrene nanoplastics target electron transport chain complexes in brain mitochondria‘ raises urgent concerns about long-term human exposure to nanoplastics and their potential impact on memory and ageing. \nLinks:\nNanoplastics Disrupt Brain Energy\, Threatening Memory Function
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/polystyrene-nanoplastics-target-electron-transport-chain-complexes-in-brain-mitochondria-publication/
CATEGORIES:kennis,Medisch,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTSTAMP:20250821T163406Z
CREATED:20250729T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T163406Z
UID:129556-1753747200-1753833599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Plastics\, Profits and Power: How petrochemical companies are derailing the Global Plastics Treaty - publication
DESCRIPTION:The Report ‘Plastics\, Profits and Power: How petrochemical companies are derailing the Global Plastics Treaty‘ exposes how fossil fuel and petrochemical companies are working to derail the Global Plastics Treaty\, the world’s most ambitious effort to end plastic pollution. \nWhile lobbying heavily to weaken the treaty\, corporations like ExxonMobil\, Shell\, Dow and INEOS have expanded plastic production\, locking in decades of future pollution. Industry lobbyists now outnumber many national delegations\, scientists and Indigenous groups\, and their presence creates a profound conflict of interest. Without decisive reforms\, the treaty risks being captured by the very polluters it is meant to regulate. Greenpeace calls on the UN to ban fossil fuel lobbyists from the talks\, embed strong conflict of interest safeguards\, and ensure meaningful participation for frontline communities and independent experts. \nLinks:\nPlastics\, Profits and Power: How petrochemical companies are derailing the Global Plastics Treaty
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/plastics-profits-and-power-how-petrochemical-companies-are-derailing-the-global-plastics-treaty-publication/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTSTAMP:20250716T164343Z
CREATED:20250709T163538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T164343Z
UID:128071-1752019200-1752105599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Immense hoeveelheid plastic zweeft als nanodeeltjes in de oceaan / Nanoplastic concentrations across the North Atlantic - publication
DESCRIPTION:In de bovenste laag van de Atlantische Oceaan zweven naar schatting 27 miljoen ton aan nanoplastics –  minuscule deeltjes van minder dan 1 micrometer\, blijkt uit onderzoek in Nature. \n\nDat de oceanen vervuild zijn met plastic\, is al lang geen nieuws meer. Elke dag belandt er meer dan een miljoen kilogram plastic plastic in het water\, en steeds meer onderzoeken waarschuwen voor de gevolgen voor mens en milieu. Maar de meeste aandacht ging naar zichtbare stukken plastic. Over nanoplastics\, minuscule stukjes die minder dan een vijftigste van een menselijk haar meten\, is veel minder geweten. Nu blijkt uit het Nederlandse onderzoek dat die vervuiling veel groter is dan werd gedacht. Voor dit onderzoek nam een onderzoeksschip op twaalf locaties watermonsters waar alles dat groter dan één micrometer was werd uitgefilterd. Vervolgens werd het overblijvende materiaal gedroogd en geanalyseerd. Door de resultaten van verschillende locaties te extrapoleren naar de Noord-Atlantische Oceaan\, komen de onderzoekers tot de immense hoeveelheid van 27 miljoen ton nanoplastics\, daarmee is wel een belangrijk antwoord gevonden op de paradox van het missende plastic. Die paradox slaat op het verschil tussen de hoeveelheid geproduceerd plastic en de hoeveelheid afval. Een groot deel blijkt nu dus als minuscule\, ‘onzichtbare’ deeltjes in het water te zweven. \nLinks:\nImmense hoeveelheid plastic zweeft als nanodeeltjes in de oceaan
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/immense-hoeveelheid-plastic-zweeft-als-nanodeeltjes-in-de-oceaan-nanoplastic-concentrations-across-the-north-atlantic-publication/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic,Zee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTSTAMP:20250711T075424Z
CREATED:20250705T074829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T075424Z
UID:127867-1751673600-1751759999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#NoPlasticFilter No Butts Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:On No Butts Day – Saturday July 5th\, 2025 – thousands of people from 25 countries around the world joined forces on 110 locations for the largest plastic cigarette filter action on the planet. \nCoordinated by the Dutch Plastic Cigarette Butt Collective\, they collected 964\,000 plastic cigarette filters from their local streets\, parks\, and waterways. The event originated in The Netherlands in 2019\, and grew into an international action. No Butts Day is an effective way to raise awareness about the environmental damage caused by cigarette filter litter. Despite what the tobacco industry claims\, this problem can’t simply be cleaned up. The only real solution is to ban plastic cigarette filters. \nLinks:\nNo Butts Day
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/no-butts-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260702T091211Z
CREATED:20250701T081438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T091211Z
UID:127477-1751328000-1754006399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Plastic Free July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets\, oceans\, and beautiful communities. \nLinks:\nPlastic Free July \nTake the Plastic Free July challenge \nZero Waste Experts Share Thoughts on Plastic Free July \nPlastic Soup Foundation \nBreaking the Plastic Wave \nDe plastic cirkel is rond\n\nPlastic Madonna\n\nClimate and Plastic Crises Are Interconnected and Must Be Fought Together\n\nPlastic-Degrading Potential across the Global Microbiome Correlates with Recent Pollution Trends – publication
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/plastic-free-july-2025/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250204
DTSTAMP:20251023T095020Z
CREATED:20250203T101155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T095020Z
UID:119776-1738540800-1738627199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains - publication
DESCRIPTION:University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences researchers have detected microplastics in human brains at much higher concentrations than in other organs – and the plastic accumulation appears to be growing over time\, having increased 50% over just eight years. \nMicroplastics – tiny bits of degraded polymers that are ubiquitous in our air\, water and soil – have lodged themselves throughout the human body\, including the liver\, kidney\, placenta and testes\, over the past half century. Now\, UNM Health Sciences researchers have found microplastics in human brains\, and at much higher concentrations than in other organs. Worse\, the plastic accumulation appears to be growing over time\, having increased by 50% over just eight years (2016 – 2024). In a study published in Nature Medicine\, a team led by toxicologist Matthew Campen\, PhD\, Distinguished and Regents’ Professor in the UNM College of Pharmacy\, reported that plastic concentrations in the brain appeared higher than in the liver or kidney\, and higher than previous reports for placentas and testes. \nLinks:\nUNM researchers find alarmingly high levels of microplastics in human brains – and concentrations are growing over time \nUNM Researchers Find Alarmingly High Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains – and Concentrations are Growing Over Time – UNM \nAgenda – Stop The Plastic Chew – voor een verbod op plastic kauwgom en een eerlijke ingrediëntenlijst – petitie
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/bioaccumulation-of-microplastics-in-decedent-human-brains-publication/
CATEGORIES:Medisch,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20251125T084759Z
CREATED:20241125T190045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T084759Z
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SUMMARY:Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment - first part of the fifth session
DESCRIPTION:The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment (INC-5)\, is scheduled to take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan\, Republic of Korea. \nIn March 2022\, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2)\, a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment. The UNEA resolution (5/14) requested the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to convene an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop “the instrument\,” which is to be based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full life cycle of plastic\, including its production\, design\, and disposal. The INC began its work in the second half of 2022. It has since convened its first session (INC-1) in Punta del Este\, Uruguay (November–December 2022); second session (INC-2) in Paris\, France (May–June 2023); third session (INC-3) in Nairobi\, Kenya (November 2023); and fourth session (INC-4) in Ottawa\, Canada (April 2024). The fifth session has been held in parts: Busan\, Republic of Korea (INC-5.1\, November–December 2024) and Geneva\, Switzerland (INC-5.2\, August 2025). The third part (INC-5.3) is scheduled for 7 February 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). Following the resignation of the former INC Chair\, the Bureau of the INC at its meeting held on 30 October 2025 decided that INC-5.3 is a one-day resumed session for organizational and administrative purposes with the focus on election officers including for the position of Chair. Therefore\, no so substantive negotiations will be held during this resumed session. \nLinks:\nIntergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution \nFifth Session (INC-5) – Webcast \nPlastic in de ban – Plek voor plastic: kunnen we nog terug? \nAgenda – Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution – second part of the fifth session
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/the-fifth-session-of-the-intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-to-develop-an-international-legally-binding-instrument-on-plastic-pollution-including-in-the-marine-environment/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241001T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20241001T130808Z
CREATED:20241001T025908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T130808Z
UID:114094-1727769600-1727802000@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Meeste microplastics in milieu door slijtende banden\, plastic afval en plastic korrels uit industrie - publicatie
DESCRIPTION:Er komen steeds meer heel kleine stukjes plastic in het milieu terecht\, deze microplastics komen vooral van banden die slijten\, plastic afval en plastic korrels die de industrie als grondstof gebruikt. \nDat blijkt uit het onderzoek ‘De uitstoot van microplastics naar water\, bodem en lucht. Wat kunnen we eraan doen?‘ van het RIVM. Microplastics zijn schadelijk voor het milieu. Ze komen voor het grootste deel (80 procent) terecht in de bodem\, maar ook in de lucht en het water. Het RIVM onderzocht welke maatregelen op korte termijn effectief kunnen zijn om de uitstoot te verminderen. Dit is een update van eerder onderzoek dat het RIVM deed naar microplastics in het milieu. Het RIVM heeft nu een completer overzicht waar deze deeltjes (kleiner dan 5 millimeter) voor het grootste deel vandaan komen. Ook stelt het RIVM maatregelen voor die effectief kunnen zijn om de uitstoot te verminderen. Wel is er verder onderzoek nodig om te kijken hoe haalbaar deze maatregelen zijn. Dus of ze technisch zijn uit te voeren en of er draagvlak voor is in de samenleving en de industrie. Dit vervolgonderzoek helpt bij het prioriteren van de maatregelen. \nHet ligt voor de hand dat maatregelen die de uitstoot verminderen\, het meeste effect hebben. Consumenten\, de landbouw en industrie kunnen waar mogelijk minder plastic gebruiken. Dit is niet altijd effectief. In sommige gevallen kan plastic namelijk minder schadelijk zijn voor het milieu dan alternatieven als papier of katoen. Extra regelgeving zou kunnen voorkomen dat de korrels waarvan plastic producten worden gemaakt in bodem of water terecht komen. Dit gebeurt tijdens transport of bij bedrijven. De slijtage van banden kan worden tegengegaan\, bijvoorbeeld door betere banden te ontwikkelen. Verder helpt het om het afvoerwater van wegen\, waarin deze microplastics terechtkomen\, te zuiveren. Deze zuivering vindt al plaats rond steden\, maar niet rond wegen in gebieden daarbuiten. Het RIVM deed dit onderzoek in opdracht van het ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat. Met deze informatie kan het ministerie maatregelen nemen om de uitstoot te verminderen.\n \nLinks:\nMeeste microplastics in milieu door slijtende banden\, plastic afval en plastic korrels uit industrie
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/meeste-microplastics-in-milieu-door-slijtende-banden-plastic-afval-en-plastic-korrels-uit-industrie-publicatie/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20240921T090701Z
CREATED:20240920T222312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T090701Z
UID:113562-1726876800-1726963199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#SeaTheChange Coastal CleanUp Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:In samenwerking met vrijwilligersorganisaties en individuen over de hele wereld\, zet de International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) mensen in om afval van de stranden en waterwegen van de wereld te verwijderen. \nDankzij miljoenen vrijwilligers over de hele wereld is de ICC een baken van hoop geworden\, dat actie leidt en inspireert ter ondersteuning van onze oceaan. Sinds het begin hebben meer dan 18 miljoen vrijwilligers meer dan 172 miljoen kilo afval verzameld. Plasticvervuiling is een enorm probleem voor onze oceaan\, maar zelfs kleine acties kunnen een groot verschil maken. Elke fles\, elk rietje\, elk stukje afval dat je opruimt\, kan leiden tot een schonere\, gezondere oceaan. Doe dit seizoen met ons mee om je lokale strand\, beek\, park of buurt op te ruimen. Wanneer we ons huis opruimen\, kunnen alle mensen die in de oceaan leven #SeaTheChange. \nLinks:\nCoastal CleanUp Day
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/seathechange-coastal-cleanup-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Natuur,Plastic,Zee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTSTAMP:20240703T085116Z
CREATED:20240703T084558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T085116Z
UID:110188-1719964800-1720051199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#PlasticBagFreeDay Plastic Tas Vrij Dag 2024
DESCRIPTION:Plastic has permeated every corner of our oceans and rivers\, leaving virtually no inch of ocean plastic free\, but all around the world\, communities and cities are showing that another way is possible. \nLinks:\nZero waste
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/plasticbagfreeday-plastic-tas-vrij-dag-2024/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20240702T091231Z
CREATED:20240702T091219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T091231Z
UID:110150-1719792000-1722470399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Plastic Free July 2024
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets\, oceans\, and beautiful communities. \nLinks:\nTake the Plastic Free July challenge \nZero Waste Experts Share Thoughts on Plastic Free July \nPlastic Soup Foundation \nBreaking the Plastic Wave \nDe plastic cirkel is rond\n\n2021 Impact Report\n\nPlastic Madonna\n\nClimate and Plastic Crises Are Interconnected and Must Be Fought Together\n\nPlastic-Degrading Potential across the Global Microbiome Correlates with Recent Pollution Trends – publication
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/plastic-free-july-2024/
CATEGORIES:Milieu,Plastic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260223T084819Z
CREATED:20250605T084805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T084819Z
UID:126358-1669593600-1770508799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment - fifth session
DESCRIPTION:The resolution (5/14) requested the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to convene an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop “the instrument\,” which is to be based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full life cycle of plastic\, including its production\, design\, and disposal. \nThe first session of the INC (INC-1) took place in Punta del Este\, Uruguay\, from 28 November to 2 December 2022\, followed by a second session (INC-2) from 29 May to 2 June 2023 in Paris\, France.\nThe third session (INC-3) marked the process’ midway point from 13 to 19 November 2023 in Nairobi\, Kenya\, followed by the fourth session (INC-4) from 23 to 29 April 2024 in Ottawa\, Canada.\nThe first part of the fifth session (INC-5.1) took place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan\, Republic of Korea.\nThe second part of the fifth session (INC-5.2) took place from 5 to 14 August 2025 in Geneva\, Switzerland.\nThe third part of the fifth session (INC-5.3) took place on 7 February 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). \nLinks:\nIntergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution – second part of the fifth session \nThe final straw? Plastic pollution talks get underway in Geneva \n#BeatPlasticPollution Wereld Milieu Dag / #WorldEnvironmentDay 2025 \nLaten we een einde maken aan het plastictijdperk – petitie \nGlobal Plastics Treaty \nThe Global Plastics Treaty \nToxic plastic chemicals have been found in children’s toys and everyday products \nGlobal Plastics Treaty – EartDay \nPlastics\, Profits and Power: How petrochemical companies are derailing the Global Plastics Treaty – publication \nScientist Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty \nThe last (plastic) straw? \nDe plasticindustrie tracht op allerlei manieren een historisch akkoord tegen plasticvervuiling tegen te werken \nNations gather in Geneva to again confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis \nPlastic-top in Genève: laatste kans voor mondiaal verdrag tegen vervuiling \nPlastictop mislukt: steun VS aan olielanden bleek nekslag \nPlastic pollution treaty talks adjourn\, but countries want to ‘remain at the table’: UNEP chief \nPlastic treaty: negotiations without agreement \nSign up for a strong plastic treaty! – petition \nUN Plastic Treaty stalled\, what can you do?
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-on-plastic-pollution-second-part-of-the-fifth-session/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Milieu,Natuur,Plastic,UN,Zee
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